The heartbroken actress says the judge's decision to grant Giersch custody over in Monaco is "like aiding someone to kidnap my children."

Rutherford has racked up a bunch of legal fees and spent large amounts of money visiting her kids in Europe. "This fight has brought me to the brink of bankruptcy," the 44-year-old says.

That's not all Rutherford is saying about her tragic legal battle, her financial woes and her new Change.org petition to bring her kids home to the U.S. For the rest of her exclusive interview, tune in to E! News tonight at 7 and 11:30 p.m.